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Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)
1 Hospital Court
Oshawa, ON
L1G 2B9
Oshawa, ON
L1G 2B9
905-576-8711 ext 34832
Call 911 in emergencies
Fax: 905-743-5311
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last Updated: Dec 13, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Physician, nurse practitioner and self-referrals accepted
Eligibility / Target Population
Frail seniors living at home, 65 years or older, who are at risk due to multiple complex medical and psycho-social problems, unexplained decline in health or loss of capacity for living independently.
Fees
None
Languages
English
Area Served
Durham Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Hospital-based outpatient program for older adults typically aged 65 and older who live at home or in a retirement residentce who have complex medical, functional, and pychosocial problems conditions, have recently experienced functional or cognitve decline, or have experienced falls or at high risk for falling. Services are provided by an interprofessioanl team that includes nurse practitioners, behavioural support nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, Home, Community Care Support Services Central East Care Coordinators, and geriatrician or physician who specializes in geriatrics available for consultation when requrired..
Older adults receive an assessment and are treated, as needed. Recommendations and treatment plans are created and shared with the older adult and primary care provider.
Older adults receive an assessment and are treated, as needed. Recommendations and treatment plans are created and shared with the older adult and primary care provider.
Last Updated: Dec 13, 2024: Suggest an edit